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Football Thread 2012/13 |OT| The Beautiful Game
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Why? For not bowing to the moronic pressures and fucking off to Italy?
Brave lad, for sure, but it's commendable.
Truer words have never been spoken. That needs to be the next thread title.
Not for that.
But he could easily find himself in the same situation as Modric. Wanting to leave but a long term contract is holding him back.
Does he have her number?
I wouldn't kick her out of bed.
She'd probably kick the shit of of you if you even tried.
She also played for the Irish Womens football team.
So she could beat the shit out of you and school you in 5 a side.
This post went from softly arousing to vaguely threatening.
Just seen his interview on LFC TV about the contract.
Believe me when I say Suarez isn't in any rush to leave, any time soon, and he believes the club itself is more important than playing in Champions League football.
He also said he's happy off the field, so happy on it, and him and his family love the city, and the fans give him all the support he needs.
Gareth Bale
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Is that Sahin quote real?
Is that Sahin quote real?
Supposedly made up on some Arsenal Forum. Not that I think he's coming to us anyway.
Whilst I wouldn't begrudge the lad for not wanting to come to Liverpool, because like he says, we aren't challenging, there's no way Spurs are challenging this coming season, either.
In regards to those RDM comments, it would be remarkable for a team who buys the likes of Hazard, Marin, and Oscar not to play with more attacking flair. Wasn't their previous comments from him about playing in a more attack minded way, though? Perhaps he's re-assessed after their extra calamitous pre-season and decided on a middle ground. Like AVB found, I still believe that defence really isn't capable of supporting a massively attacking mindset. They still need a boss DM, as well as a new CB and RB, in my opinion.
In regards to those RDM comments, it would be remarkable for a team who buys the likes of Hazard, Marin, and Oscar not to play with more attacking flair. Wasn't their previous comments from him about playing in a more attack minded way, though? Perhaps he's re-assessed after their extra calamitous pre-season and decided on a middle ground. Like AVB found, I still believe that defence really isn't capable of supporting a massively attacking mindset. They still need a boss DM, as well as a new CB and RB, in my opinion.
Gareth Bale
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He didn't say you weren't challenging, he said you weren't competitive and that you don't have quality players.
But Feorax says it isn't real anyway. Makes sense, players don't usually say things like that.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
lol Fabián
Just read this Sahin quote on another forum. Obviously could be slightly mis-translated.
"No, I don't think I'll be leaving Madrid this year. I love my life here and I'm very happy, even though I did not play every week last season.
"I have read the papers, yes. I do not think about the speculation, especially from clubs without any quality, and dickhole managers such as Tottenham Hotspur."
"No, I don't think I'll be leaving Madrid this year. I love my life here and I'm very happy, even though I did not play every week last season.
"I have read the papers, yes. I do not think about the speculation, especially from clubs without any quality, and dickhole managers such as Tottenham Hotspur."
To be honest I'm glad he's sticking it out. Fantastic talent. If he can pull his head in with his antics he is a great asset to not just Liverpool but the premier league in general.
Regulus Tera
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i'm never badmouthing you again oribe
The difference between Spurs and Liverpool is that Liverpool won a trophy last year.
Whilst I can conceive we'll finish 8th again, I can't conceive Spurs finishing in the top four without Modric. Let alone trying to implement a completely new style of play.
They have signed Vertonghen, though, who could be one of the signings of the summer.
Apparently we're going to post fake quotes as if they're real because they're what we want to hear.
Spurs are a decent team for one constantly in the shadow of another north London club. But how about that chairman, eh?
I'd agree about the RB. It seems like the Azpilicueta deal might happen. Another centre back would be nice, but the 4 we have aren't bad.
He asked if it was real. He then conceded it was made up. Don't see what the problem is with that to be honest.
And their chairman's great, if you ask me. Runs the club very well.
Gareth Bale
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I did ask if they were real. Chill out mate.
Both replaced their manager. Both are implementing new styles. Both could be losing one of their best players and reinforcing with the money gained from said deal. Both could be massively different next year.
And that's not to imply I think Liverpool will suddenly rise from the ashes and assault the top four, I think it's more probably that Spurs will slip in the immediate future, whilst AVB sets his stall out.
I've said it numerous times but the loss of Modric would be huge. Like RVP though, that whole thing's dragging on so persistently I've got a suspicion he might end up staying. Again.
There's isn't going to be a new style of play. It will be the same 4411/4231 we saw under Harry, AVB has said he won't throw out that system. What needs to change is our use of the squad, not our style of play. AVB threw out the high line after the game against Galaxy.
And yet I could still see Sahin picking Spurs easily over Liverpool because a) they look more inclined to offer more money, b) they have recent form and a team that has recently qualified for the Champions League (despite rules going against them), c) a proven European manager, d) a place in the squad if Modric goes compared to a packed CM for Liverpool.
I agree with you about Modric but I still think Spurs are the more attractive proposition.
A system is much more than just a formation.
Chelsea will have taught him to implement his ideas far more gradually than he did at Stamford Bridge, but you'd be a fool to think he won't begin implementing his new ideas this season.
All plausible arguments. My aversion to that faux quote is lumping Spurs in with Arsenal and United, not that Spurs might be more attractive than Liverpool. Gylfi already proved that.
Gareth Bale
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Fingers crossed we have some strikers to rotate. I can't remember the last time shift 'n' shoot scored against a good team.
zomgbbqftw
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Fucking Loserpool fans.
Apart from Adebayor, who has been rumoured to be coming in for Spurs? Hulk?
I don't think you're wrong Wilbury but do you really consider Villas Boas a proven manager? He won the Europa League and Portugese League with a team consisting of Hulk, Falcao, Moutinho, and others. Not exactly a difficult proposition.
He had one season in the PL and he bombed.
He also sounds like he has a chainsaw motor for a voice box.
He had one season in the PL and he bombed.
He also sounds like he has a chainsaw motor for a voice box.
Vivalaraza
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Gylfi picking Spurs over Liverpool hurt Liverpool fans real bad.
I'm going to be similarly sour over PSG soon
I'm going to be similarly sour over PSG soon
Damiao, Rondon, Remy, there have been a few names but nothing solid.
City in January? He scored on the last day against Fulham (lol) as well.
Rumours they went in for Damaio today.
Might not be popular opinion but I think your biggest improvement is needed in DM.
I don't rate Mikel or Essien (he's crocked now, unfortunately) at all. They can't provide the protection that the defence needs, and it's exactly this fragility that's exposing your defence to such relentless bombardment. Terry's legs are going, and Luiz is a nutter; they're both quality centre backs but they need protecting. If they're more secure in their job, the team can attack with a bit more vigour.
Gareth Bale
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Regulus Tera
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These are the longest four minutes of my life.
He didn't really bomb in the PL. Maybe to Chelsea's expectations but he was 4th or 5th at the time of his sacking with a team that didn't even play for him.
The_Hitcher89
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Gylfi picking Spurs over Liverpool hurt Liverpool fans real bad.
I'm going to be similarly sour over PSG soon
I skipped most of the stages and went straight to denial
Sigurdsson's shite
Winning the Europa League is a difficult proposition, regardless of the players he had. It's a continental competition. It's like saying Barca have no excuses for not winning the CL with their players, but its not as easy as that. He also went unbeaten with Porto, something Mourinho didn't do.
He bombed at Chelsea but it seems like a difficult club to do it at. They're the club that sacked Mourinho. Every time they've done well since - Grant, Hiddink, RDM and Ancelotti - have all been company men who have given a lot of the power to the players. I think Ancelotti's fantastic but working under Berlusconi and Abramovich must have been pretty similar situations.
His voice makes me erect.
His points per game was better than RDMs. He made a lot of mistakes but the league position was about right given the squad.
I gave off an expression akin to a bemused Karl Pilkington when he score that worldie curler against New York Red Bulls. We missed out big time with that one.
Whilst I agree he was given short shrift for his work in the league, considering the squad, there was a greater pre-occupation for the first team squad during RDM's stint because of the latter stages of the FA Cup and the CL. It's still an important statistic though, and one that should neuter Chelsea's expectations slightly for the coming season. I think predictions that they'll finish above City, United, or even Arsenal are wild.
Bungie you have a penchant for making things as personal as possible. I posted a screwy list deliberately as everyone else basically had the top 6 or 7 unchanged from last year. I have no real interest in predicting something so far away, especially when the transfer window isn't over yet. We still have a few more stars to sell.
I'm also asking a question about Wilbury's opinion on Villas Boas and the information I did present would be difficult to argue against, no?
I'm also asking a question about Wilbury's opinion on Villas Boas and the information I did present would be difficult to argue against, no?
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